6 April Events In Annapolis: Book Fest, Croquet Cup, Sailboats

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Spring has arrived in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County: Boats are getting back on the water; tour groups are returning to the streets. Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are highlighting six April events to put on your calendar.

April 6 — The Annapolis Book Festival celebrates the beauty, power, passion and excitement of the written word through new and used book sales, signings and panels featuring nationally renowned authors.

April 24-August 28 — The Annapolis Yacht Club’s annual Wednesday Night Sailboat Races are back. Some 130 crews race around markers in the Chesapeake Bay delighting onlookers weekly.

April 26-28 — The 8th annual Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show provides experienced and novice sailors with their first yearly opportunity to shop for the latest in equipment, high-tech electronics, inflatables, clothing, boating accessories, gear and related services at the show’s 100+ on-land nautical exhibits and on-site pro surf shops.

April 26-May 5 — Want to be a part of Annapolis’ boating scene? The inaugural Boat Maryland Week offers fun events, informative classes and exhibits celebrating the area’s maritime heritage.

April 27 — You know spring has officially arrived when the St. John’s College “Johnnies” and the Naval Academy midshipmen compete in a croquet match like no other. The 37th annual Annapolis Cup Croquet Match brings together two vastly different schools for a one-of-a-kind intercollegiate competition and festive Great Gatsby-like lawn party.

April 27-28 — The Food and Spirits Festival presents a lawn party of a different sort at the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. The first-time event includes local and international wine tastings, local beer tastings, live music, artisans and local craft vendors.